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Define democracy and elaborate any two common features of it.
Answer:
Points to remember
Answer to be written in exam:
Democracy is a form of government in which rulers are elected by the people.
Features:
- In a democracy, the final decision-making power must rest with those elected by the people.
- Democracy must be based on a free and fair election where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing.
- In a democracy, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value.
- A democratic government rules within limits set by constitutional law and citizens’ rights.
(any 2 features)
*1 mark for democracy definition + 2 marks of 2 features
